Housekeeping - Head Housekeeper

Whitbread; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits

Discounts on meals

Pension and saving schemes

Breakfast on us

Whitbread Rewards

Job summary

Whitbread's Premier Inn in Oxford Kidlington (Airport) is hiring a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure spotless, comfortable stays for guests. Immediate start and proven shift leadership experience are required.

This permanent, full-time role is 30 hours per week with a pay rate of up to £14.36 per hour. You will manage daily cleaning operations, train staff, and uphold high standards across the hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a housekeeping team.
• Ability to manage shift operations and staffing.
• Commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team to deliver spotless, comfortable stays.
• Oversee cleaning operations and staff training.
• Uphold Whitbread standards and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Oxford Kidlington (Airport) Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.36 per hour.

Head Housekeeper – Oxford Kidlington (Airport) Premier Inn Hotel

Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn in Oxford Kidlington (Airport). Take the next step in your managerial career by leading our Housekeeping team to even greater, cleaner and comfier stays for our hotel guests. Immediate start, experience of shift leadership required.

PAY RATE:

Up to £14.36 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:

Oxford Kidlington (Airport) Premier Inn, Unit 1-4 Oxford Technology Park, Technology Drive, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GN

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support:We’ve got the super user-friendly tools that will make life easier managing the team from the start and the warm welcome we’re known for. If you want more, we’ve got the career path for you!
• Whitbread Benefits card:Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join us at Premier Inn Oxford Kidlington (Airport) as a Head Housekeeper, leading the team that help guests rest easy. Use your management skills and passion for cleaning to take your housekeeping team to greater heights and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 194366-4492

Advertised: 20 Jul 2026